Seeing the Maternal Narcissist for Who She Really Is
This unique monster wreaks havoc on the lives of her children for decades to come. Spotting her, however, is a hard thing to do.
by: E.B. Johnson
We talk a lot about the narcissists that loom large over our lives, and we talk a lot about toxic family dynamics too. What we don’t acknowledge enough, though, is the specific damage caused by the maternal narcissist — a unique type of narcissist that is still considered taboo in many ways. Hiding nasty and manipulative behavior behind their children, these women damage and denigrate their families in unknowable ways.
Seeing the maternal narcissist for who she is.
For too long, women have been allowed to escape the accountability of their worst behavior. It’s beyond time to see female, maternal narcissists for who they really are. Masking their abuse behind the unquestionable role of motherhood, seeing these snakes for what they are can cost you in a lot of ways. Well, no more. We are going to unmask the maternal narcissist in our lives and free ourselves into better and more fulfilling futures and relationships.
